ANNETTE EVELYN KNOOK

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ANNETTE EVELYN KNOOK (nee BEAUPRE) It is with saddened hearts that we announce the sudden passing of a wonderful woman, Annette Evelyn Knook on April 19, 2015 at the age of 78. She will be greatly missed by her five children, daughters Clasina (Richard Muller), Linda (Brent Peters), Vivian (Ron Vanwalleghem), Shelley (Dave Torz) and son Robert (Wanda). Her pride and joy her grandchildren Rachelle (Scott), Paul (Jamie), Charles (Holly), Jocelyn ( Shane), Jena ( Eric), Brennan (Kaleigh), Orisha, Kurtis (Emily), Matthew (Heather), Rylan, Keon, Nicholas (Brooke), Emily, Ben and five great-grandchildren Sylvie, Michelle, Chloe, Grayson, and Kendall. Mom left us to join her beloved husband, our dad, Theodore, her grandson Stephen and sisters Rita, Lorraine and Muriel. Mom was born on September 19, 1936 in Dunrea, MB, to Edmond and Jeannette Beaupre. Mom and her twin sister grew up on a farm with seven other siblings. They worked hard but always had each other and this was evident all of Mom's life. She met the man of her dreams and married this Flying Dutchman, Theodore Knook, October 5, 1957. Importance of family was a deep routed value that Mom lived by everyday. She prided herself in providing a loving home for her husband and five children. Her kitchen was often filled with the aroma of homemade cinnamon buns and apple pie. The Knook home was always welcoming, mainly due to Mom's hospitality, there was always room for one more. She laughed often, lived well and loved deeply. She enjoyed playing games of all sorts and we loved to watch as her competitive side came out. Some of our fondest memories are the camping trips, exploring Manitoba. Mom and Dad had the privilege of travelling frequently in their retired years, often with friends. Friends were equally important to Mom's life. People were drawn to her because of her constant smile, her contagious laugh and her genuine concern for others. Mom's greatest joy in life, were the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They loved her silly antics, her practical jokes and her ability to not act her age. We will miss you forever and ever, our only consolation is knowing you are now in Dad's loving arms, in heaven, with our dear Lord. Mom we hold many dear memories in our hearts and will cherish them, the way you cherished all of us, until we meet again..... Funeral mass to be held on Monday, April 27, at 11:00 a.m. at Mary Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Arthritis Society or a charity of your choice. Desjardins 233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2015